I’ve asked many people this question and the answers are varied, but the general approach to work has led me to think that we need to redefine what work means to us as a society as a whole. Nowadays, many people (wage earners more than private entrepreneurs) tend to see work as something separate – […]
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In the workplace, we often focus on facts, logic, rationality, results, but forget one important aspect of human functioning – emotions. But it is emotions that lead us to understand needs and lay the foundations for commitment and responsibility. If the influence of emotions is ignored, important problems are overlooked. Why a leader should consciously
Over the past few days, a discussion has arisen with several of us about whether the past should be mourned at all. Of course, we shouldn’t get stuck in it and dig there endlessly looking for excuses, reasons and explanations for not living our lives, but …. … sometimes something keeps us in the past,
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Time and again, the question comes up with managers: does the past (childhood, more specifically) really influence management? Perhaps digging into the past should be left aside? I very much agree that at some point it will no longer be necessary! BUT… … sometimes it is necessary to work through the issues of the past,
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Gradually, the usual rhythm of work, rushing from one meeting to the next or from one logistical task to the next, rewinds. Despite the fact that if you allow yourself to take a quieter time, the surrounding anxiety(s) quickly draws in. A familiar feeling? If you’re feeling anxious and constantly rushing around, try two very
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If an issue or problem persists, it’s worth asking yourself: am I going to stick with it? What am I loyal to that is preventing a solution from coming? What am I willing to give up for a solution? For something to come, something has to go. For example, there is sometimes a need:✅ to
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Time and time again I hear questions or comments from clients that life is unfair. Especially lately, when life is a bit more turbulent for many and there is more uncertainty. Have you ever asked yourself that question? However, when we see challenges as an attack or as adversity, we fall into the role of
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Yes, precisely the guiding principle, not the management principle. A guiding principle is not your product, service or even your company’s vision, strategy or mission. They are stories and concepts that you have to put energy into keeping alive, because there is a tension in the story. The guiding principle is your subconscious and effortless
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One of the major barriers to commitment and accountability that I see in organisations is too much “us-ness”. “We” may sound like a cohesive word, but it often hides something else – avoidance of personal responsibility:“We didn’t get it done.”“We should do it.”“We didn’t get it done.”“We have a common purpose.” I very much agree
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People always come to me as clients with this question, and of course it also comes up in management training on how to support their team members in finding their professional path. The first thing to do in this case, of course, in the world of thought, is that your life has to have meaning
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